precise

• Beschreibt etwas, das genau, sorgfältig und klar bestimmt ist. Bezieht sich auf exakte Angaben oder eine präzise Arbeitsweise.

Describes something that is exact, accurate, and clearly defined.

1. Exact and accurateB2formal

   Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

   Präzise

   • The architect provided precise measurements for the building.
   • She gave a precise description of the suspect.
   • The scientist recorded precise data from the experiment.

   Synonymeaccurateclosecorrectexactexplicitfaithfulliteralmeticulousrigoroustrue

   Antonymeapproximateimpreciseinaccurateinexactloosevague

2. Very careful and strictB2formal

   Taking great care to be correct and detailed, especially about small details.

   Präzise

   • He is very precise in his work, never missing a detail.
   • The instructions must be precise to avoid confusion.
   • She has a precise manner of speaking.

   Synonymecarefulexactfastidiousmeticulouspunctiliousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

   Antonymecarelessimpreciseinexactloosesloppyvague